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Support Staff

Furness Primary School, London, NW10 5YT

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 July 2025

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time only Hours of Work : 08.30am to 3.30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: Point 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

To work under the instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils.

To provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

Attend to the personal needs of pupils and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters.

Supervise and provide support to pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

Support pupils to understand instructions, and in respect of local and national learning strategies such as literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher.

Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, being aware of and responding appropriately to their individual needs, and encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities with others.

Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work.

Undertake pupil record-keeping as requested by the teacher.

Maintain awareness of pupil problems, progress and achievements, and report to the teacher as agreed and/or appropriate.

Gather and report information from and/or to parents/carers as directed by the teacher.

Prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed by the teacher, and assist pupils in their use, including basic ICT equipment.

Provide a range of clerical and administrative support to teaching staff, including photocopying, word-processing, filing and collecting money.

Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting conflict and incidents in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

Assist with supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and school activities as required.

Participate in training and development activities and programmes, and attend and participate in meetings, as required.

Possess strong Literacy and Numeracy knowledge base and skills set.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures, and report all concerns to an appropriate person, in respect of:

• child protection,
• health, safety and security,
• confidentiality, and
• data protection.

Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

What the school offers its staff

School systems that are committed to ensuring that every child succeeds.

Individualised professional development and career enhancement opportunities.We can offer:

A passionate, driven and successful school where you will feel well supported in your role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Furness Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 321 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Furness Primary School website
• Email address: admin@furness.brent.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/furness-primary-school-london

Furness Primary School is a safe, happy, thriving and “GOOD, with behaviour judged Outstanding” (Ofsted rated 2021) primary school based in Harlesden. Pupils are polite and welcoming. They treat each other with mutual respect. They behave consistently well inside and outside the classroom. Behaviour is exceptional. We inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We are inclusive in our approach; we promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other.

Arranging a visit to Furness Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@furness.brent.sch.uk.

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